C7767

Cotton seed oil

• CAS Number: 8001-29-4
• UNSPSC Code: 12352211
• EC Number: 232-280-7
• NACRES: NA.25
• MDL number: MFCD00130872

Properties

• biological source: plant (Gossypium hirsutum L.)
• Quality Segment: 100
• form: liquid
• composition: unsaturated fatty acids, ~70%
• density: 0.92 g/mL at 25 °C (lit.)
• lipid type: oils
• shipped in: ambient
• storage temp.: room temp

Description

General description

Cottonseed oil is extracted from the kernel, a part of the cotton seed. This oil contains linoleic acid, oleic acid, linolenic acid and myristic acid. It is used as non-edible oil and is used in the preparation of polymeric resins.

Cottonseed oil is extracted from the seeds of Gossypium sp. It is used to impart a roasted or nutty aroma to fried food products. Cottonseed oil is used as a component to formulate shortenings and margarines. It has a long shelf life and is healthy for the heart.

Application

Cottonseed oil has been used as an nutritional supplement for alveolar septal wall thickness in mice. It has been used to study its effects on indirect gestational and lactational exposure in rats.

Cottonseed oil has been used to dissolve testosterone propionate employed in preparation of prenatal testosterone -treated Suffolk ewes.

Safety Information

• Storage Class: 10 - Combustible liquids
• wgk: awg
• flash_point_f: Not applicable
• flash_point_c: Not applicable
• ppe: Eyeshields, Gloves